Richard Young, 50, known to friends as Panic, was found fatally shot behind the Regis Motel on East Colfax Avenue in Denver in the early morning of February 6, 2018. Denver Police were called at about 7:15 a.m. and opened a homicide investigation.

Young was a familiar presence in the East Colfax corridor and remembered by friends as someone who usually smiled and tried to make others smile. Investigators say the shooting’s circumstances and a motive have not been released publicly. Despite numerous witness interviews, the case remained unsolved and no arrests had been announced; a reward of up to $2,000 was being offered for information leading to the identification and apprehension of those responsible.

If anyone knew Richard, saw activity around the Regis Motel that morning, or has information that could help, please share what is known with Denver Police.